Catching up with John Heinricy: Cadillac Racing, SCCA Championships, and the Evolution of Fuel Injection Systems
About this episode
John Heinricy, a veteran of Cadillac racing and former GM engineer, shares insights on his experiences with the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing in SCCA competitions. He discusses the modifications made for racing, including safety features and the stock twin-turbo V6 engine's impressive 474 horsepower. The conversation also touches on his long history with Cadillac, the evolution of performance vehicles, and the importance of grassroots racing in influencing production car development. Additionally, the episode features a segment on the evolution of fuel injection systems, highlighting advancements from the 1950s to modern direct injection technology.
In this weeks Car Clinic, we delve into the evolution of fuel injection systems. From the Corvette fuel injection system to port fuel injection systems and even gasoline direct injection systems, we've got it all covered.
The team, Don Armstrong, Jeff Dziekan, Mike Marrs, and King Konrad DeLong also jump into the conversation, sharing updates about our upcoming car talk show, “The Best of Show" on 7/15/2023.
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